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title: "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing"
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# Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc52a802-d903-4d40-bd29-da083352f0f7

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care in the UK conducted a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for Clinical Validation Services in respect of the use of Mass Spectrometry for Covid-19 testing." This tender falls within the industry category of research laboratory services and was initiated as a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 14 December 2020 and concluded on 26 March 2021. The total value of the contract was £102,042. The procurement stage has now been completed, with the award officially announced on 25 January 2021.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services sector, particularly those focused on clinical validation and diagnostic testing technologies. Companies that specialise in mass spectrometry services or related research are well-positioned to explore similar public contracts, as demonstrated by the successful bidding of Viapath Analytics LLP. Engaging in such public procurement can aid businesses in expanding their service offerings and strengthening their foothold in the healthcare market.

## Notice

Validation that mass spectrometry can act as a diagnostic screen for patient samples from NHS test centres (i.e. validating P1 to a clinical standard); and validation of workflow to certain specifications (i.e. turnaround time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35f61844-59b8-4b48-8139-699e8587a06b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,042 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,042 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIAPATH ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35f61844-59b8-4b48-8139-699e8587a06b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35f61844-59b8-4b48-8139-699e8587a06b
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIaD/WnnARA29ZjkKnhi2vS.xj7GaBVPsBw_XixJwLLYHHHs
  P2_Contract_Variation_Letter__Viapath_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kIaI/zeJK5h.2cJrJCltADNxfFKa5_A7h4WBjZG4LRdjvN8k
  P2_Lab__Services_Contract__Viapath_Redacted

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